From scanning dozens of shops to pick that perfect idol, to prepping for hours to deck up the home for a warm welcome to the elephant God, Ganesh Chaturthi is more than just a festival; it's an emotion. Like everything else, there's no guarantee whether we'll be able to step out to buy the idol this year, for obvious reasons. Even if we do, there's always going to be that nagging thought — is this safe? And, as for visarjan, one of the most-awaited moments of the festival, we are not so sure if large-scale immersions will even be allowed, keeping in mind expected social distancing norms. But the virus shouldn't dampen the festive mood, feels Goregaon-based sculptor Meeta Suraiya.

The kit contains colours, clay and instructions